Spatio-temporal variability in human and natural sounds in a rural landscape |
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Authors: | Yiannis G Matsinos Antonios D Mazaris Kimon D Papadimitriou Andreas Mniestris George Hatzigiannidis Dimitris Maioglou John D Pantis |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Environmental Studies, Biodiversity Conservation Laboratory, University of the Aegean, Mitilene, 81100, Greece;(2) Department of Ecology, Aristotle University, U.P. Box 119, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece;(3) Department of Music Studies, Ionian University, 49100 Corfu, Greece |
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Abstract: | The study of landscape structure and functions, including the underlying ecological and anthropogenic processes has traditionally
relied on visual aspects without considering information of non-visionary cues, e.g. auditory. In this work we applied a complementary
approach for the study of landscapes using qualitative information for the sonic environment. In particular we studied the
qualitative linkages between landscape structure and functions and daily sound patterns. The main objectives were the investigation
of the spatial and temporal variability in sound perception, and the identification of the dominant sound categories (anthropogenic,
biological, geophysical originated sounds) in relation to landscape characteristics. Our results showed significant spatio-temporal
variability in the intensity of different sound categories, which reflects distinct soundscape patterns. Temporal sound variability
reflected the daily cycle of anthropogenic activities and biological processes, whereas the spatial sound viability was mainly
shaped by landscape attributes. The combination of the visual landscape information and its emergent acoustic profile enhances
our perception and understanding of nature and this integrated approach may have many practical applications in landscape
management, monitoring and planning. |
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Keywords: | Soundscape Perceived sound intensity Landscape attributes Sound classification |
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